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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.27, 4,293.45 and 1,694.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.27, 4,293.45 and 1,694.04 is: 2,539.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.27 : 4,293.45 = 1,694.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.27/4,293.45 = 1,694.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.27x = 4,293.45 × 1,694.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.27x = 7,273,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,273,259.94/2,864.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.30

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